JOB DESCRIPTION

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Approve, release and monitor status of production and purchase requisitions.
• Develop and provide input to Manufacturing Build Plan.
• Develop priorities and communicate support functions while taking an active role in problem resolution as required.
• Coordinate with all the shop departments to ensure proper inventory levels - maintain knowledge of plant operations and equipment design in order to plan properly.
• Review and release work orders per the system demand, manage the system recommended messages, as well as maintain work order dates that adhere to the metrics for the organization.
• Periodically review non-conformances and engineering changes to rework any work orders as required.
• Regularly update work order due dates based on fluctuations of in-house capacity and the delivery schedules from vendors.
• Keep Planning Manager aware of applicable changes that would impact the lead time of the part so that the system can be kept up-to-date.
• Regularly monitor and update safety stock levels in the system when necessary.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Monitor delivery of work orders to ensure timely completion.
• Review material shortages with and resolve discrepancies between existing material plans and actual manufacturing needs with Engineering.
• Monitor purchase order deliveries to ensure on-time delivery.
• Assist in timely definition of part number attributes during the item master set-up process, update relevant data as needed. (i.e planner codes and lead times are up to date).
• Review Engineering BOM and verify matches with work order BOM.
• Recommend material substitutions to overcome materials shortages and / or come on-hand inventory.
• Review Quality Plans and Third-Party Certification as required.
• Create Shop packets including router, assembly/machine/weld drawings, SOP's, MTR's, and weld/ coating specifications.
• Submit request to warehouse for material pull, issue to work order to deliver to appropriate staging area.
• Analyze work order variances, document, and action for resolution. Submit approval for WO closure report to QC Mini MRB team.
• Review reports of Engineering Change Notices and Non-Conformance and adjust plans as necessary to accommodate.
• Provide quality service by following organization standards.
• Comply with all NOV Company and HSE policies and procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 yrs experience in inventory control & planning.
• ERP experience required (Oracle & Omega experience).
• Experience planning in an Engineered-to-Order or Make-to-Order manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of the supply chain.
• Strong computer skills required - Proficient use of MS Office Suite (excel).

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to pass a drug screen & background check.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities. Self-motivated.
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information.
• Must be able to work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs.
• Confident and professional when representing the company both in person and in writing.
• Is cognizant of organizational culture and politics, and appropriately adjusts personal style to be effective.
• Must be able to work under pressure to achieve deadlines.
• Ability to meet or exceed standards as established by the department.
• Assertive and can drive urgency when problems arise with making new components.
• Ability to drive teamwork between groups and cross functional teams.
• Ability to drive issues to closure and get job done in professional and compliant manner.
• Ability to adapt and be cross-trained to learn all job duties.
• Driven to grow professionally within the organization.

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS (visit usbenefits.nov.com for more information about our benefits offerings)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan - NOV matches every dollar up to 5% of base pay and overtime for every dollar you invest.
• Competitive medical plans that cover your entire family (yourself, eligible spouse, and eligible children) as of your first date of hire for as little as $142 per pay period (bi-weekly).
• FREE preventative medical and dental care for the entire family (when enrolled in an NOV medical/dental plan and seeing an in-network physician).
• FREE Basic Life and AD&D insurance (for full-time employees).
• All regular full-time employees start with 3 weeks of paid vacation per year (prorated based on start date).
• All regular full-time employees receive up to 11 paid holidays per year.